Tag: agents
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How to Have a Long Career as an Actor
A long and successful career as a performer requires a few key ingredients… Here’s some key advice from the industry, including Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and Josette Simon Wondering how to achieve longevity in your career? Our latest video explores the things you need to have a long and successful career as a performer. Always keep…
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How to Get an Agent in Ireland with Richard Cook
Agent and Director of Lisa Richards discusses what he wants from actors seeking representation Subtitle Film Festival Founder, Richard Cook, spoke to Spotlight about what he looks for in actors he signs at Dublin agency Lisa Richards Ltd. With clients such as Aidan Turner and Robert Sheehan, they represent some of Ireland’s top talent. You…
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Seraphina Beh: Choosing An Agent & A Role Model
Seraphina Beh on being your own role model, and choosing the right agent for you The second part of our discussion with EastEnders’ Seraphina Beh, on the importance of a good relationship with your agent and the importance of good role models. Part one was all about overcoming rejection and finding alternative training. …
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Your Questions Answered: Agent Nicola Bolton
Agent Nicola Bolton answers your questions about getting representation, having a good relationship with your agent, and succeeding as a performer At our recent Liverpool Open House, senior agent at Regan Management, Nicola Bolton, was on hand to answer your questions from an agent’s point of view. Here are some of your most burning questions answered! Gone…
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5 Tips for Success as a Young Performer with Scream Management
Scream Management’s insight into making your way as a young performer Jaymie and Jess from Scream Management are Manchester-based agents, especially knowledgeable on working with children and young performers. At our recent Liverpool Open House, they shared some of their top tips for succeeding as a young performer. 1. Playing age is extra important Playing younger is…
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The Actors’ Guide to Audition Prep
The insider guide to successful preparation, to ace that upcoming audition. Acting auditions can be sudden and stressful. Here are Katie Redford’s top hints and tips to making the most of that precious audition prep time – whether you’ve got only got a few hours, or have been blessed with a few days! One of the first…
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5 Ways To A Better Relationship With Your Agent
There’s a load of advice out there about how to get an agent, but very little about what to do once you have one. How do you build an effective working relationship with your agent? How often should you email? Should you let them know when you hear about work? And what if things aren’t going well?…
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How to Get an Agent in Ireland
Jonathan Shankey has been an agent at the Lisa Richards agency in Dublin since 2001. It was founded over 25 years ago and covers literary, voiceover, and comedy, as well as acting talent. Their clients include Cillian Murphy, Aidan Turner and Sarah Greene, to name a few. During our Open House first birthday celebrations in Ireland we spoke to Jonathan to…